R&D Measurement & Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deliver data acquisition systems, control hardware, and software suites for fusion energy magnet and component testing.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, procure, and commission prototype engineering test stands.
• Design, document, and install industrial PLC equipment, harnessing, and cabinetry.
• Implement system safety features including interlocks and fault detection.
• Develop HMI/GUI software using visual software languages such as LabVIEW or Ignition.
• Analyze data with a focus on integrity, quality, and reliability to support critical company missions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics, or a related engineering field.
• 5+ years of experience in an integration or test engineering role working with physical lab or industrial equipment.
• 5+ years of experience designing, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging electronics hardware and test software.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended physical activities such as stooping or climbing.
• Willingness to travel or work nights, weekends, or on-call regularly.
• Ability to work in a facility containing industrial hazards including high voltage, strong magnets, and cryogenics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Beckhoff PLC hardware and software (TwinCAT) or LabVIEW automation.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or Structured Text.
• Experience with high voltage electronics and specialized lab equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
• Knowledge of control systems including PIDs, state machines, and real-time systems.
• Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, NX) and electrical layout tools.
• Experience with high-power, cryogenic, vacuum, or superconducting technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Flexible vacation days and 10 sick days.
• 13 company-wide holidays and generous parental leave.
• Professional growth opportunities and team-building activities.

About the Company

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. We are designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants by combining decades of research with new technologies. As the largest and leading private fusion company in the world, we are building the energy industry of the future.